Office of CEO & Vice Presidents
Bela Moté
Chief Executive Officer
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Sonja Crum Knight
Chief Programs & Impact Officer
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Kelly Powers
Chief Operating Officer
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Tara Harper
Chief Development Officer
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Ashley Nazarak
Vice President of Scaling & Dissemination
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Victoria Small
Vice President of Finance
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Laura Hool
Director of Strategic Initiatives
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Abby Ristow
Vice President of People & Culture
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Juleigh Ruby
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
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Leadership Circle
Alicia Castañeda Rodriguez
Director of Family Engagement & Support
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Aisha Williams
Director of Contract Management
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Azucena “Susy” Gonzalez
Senior Director of Community Based Programs
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Brenda Berman
Director of Program Marketing & Communication
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Julissa Cruz
Director of Community-Based Advocacy
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Kenny Riley
Director of Out of School Time Programs
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Meg Helder
Senior Director of Monitoring & Support
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Michele Black
Senior Director of Programs and Impact Operations
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Tineasha Ellis
Senior Accountant
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Staff Education & Background
Our staff works collaboratively through an interdisciplinary approach to relation-based practice to best meet the needs of those we serve.
The Carole Robertson Center’s programs are delivered by a workforce representative of those served. This workforce, at all levels within the organization, includes community residents, former program parents, and alumni.
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Preschool Teachers
Hold Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in early childhood education or child development and Illinois Professional Educator Licenses with Bilingual or English as a Second Language endorsement.
Family Support Specialists
Hold Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Social Work or Human Services.
Infant & Toddler Teachers
Hold Bachelor’s degrees in early childhood education or child development and the Infant Toddler Credential.
Staff Across Our Organization
Teaching, Family Support, & Direct Service Staff
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